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Friday, April 12, 2013  He says criminals see the holidays as a crime of opportunity since many families and students are gone during the holidays.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Since the launch of their 'Fugitive of the Week' program, Kirksville Police Department says its a huge success.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Students get first hand look at crime scene processing during week 8 of Kirksville Citizens' Police Academy

Thursday, September 29, 2011  During Week 7 of the Kirksville Citizens' Police Academy students learn about professional standards, social networking and crime scene/narcotics investigation

Monday, September 19, 2011  Reports of a gunman inside Mary Immaculate Catholic Church force Kirksville Police Department's Special Response Team to take action early Monday morning.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  The Kirksville Police Department launched Nixle, a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents of Kirksville.